The Summary Report for the Carers Virtual 2020 is now available.
The President of Carers Australia, Ms Pam Webster presented the Prime Minister with a copy of the report on the Carers Virtual 2020 at the official launch of Carers Week 2008 in Canberra on 20 October.
The report Don't Wait: Carers say listen and act now was prepared by the News Research Group at the University of Canberra. Its aim was to document the areas identified by participants of the Virtual 2020 as being in need of change.
The 2020 was an event held throughout August 2008 to look for and explore big ideas that would improve the support currently available to Australia’s growing population of carers and their families.
It was open to anyone who felt they had something to contribute to this critical issue – but was particularly designed to allow as many carers as possible to participate at a time that suited them and from a place that suited them.
Over the course of the month, people from all over Australia were involved as word gradually spread.
Carers Australia would like to thank everyone who helped to promote this event – mostly via email networks and through supporters in the media.
We would also like to thank the people who contributed the opening articles and those who suggested ideas for new discussion streams.
Most of all we would like to thank the hundreds of carers from all over Australia who responded with their thoughts, ideas, and insights. We are particularly grateful to the people who contributed to the forum on multiple occasions. You have made this project a success.
Click here to download a copy of the report on the Carers Virtual 2020 (3Mb)
Now what?
For those of you interested in continuing the discussions or commenting on the report, Carers Australia now has a new website that includes a permanent forum.
You can use the forum to discuss any topic you like or to stay in contact with other users from across Australia. You will need to register to use these features - all the information is available on the new website.
The address is the same as before www.carersaustralia.com.au.
Regards